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1970s Maps of New Bedford, Massachusetts

Explore 3 historic maps of New Bedford from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how New Bedford's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring New Bedford's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

New Bedford, MA maps

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  1. 1977 Map of New Bedford South, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of New Bedford South, 1979 Print
    1977 New Bedford South
    1979 Print · USGS
    The coastal stretches of South Dartmouth and New Bedford are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape of maritime history and suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family plots and local landmarks like Rural Cemetery, Potomska Cem, and the De Mello Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1977 Map of New Bedford North, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of New Bedford North, 1981 Print
    1977 New Bedford North
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1970s reveals a landscape of industrial harbor towns and expanding northern woods. Trace the dense street grids of New Bedford and Fairhaven or locate early development near Acushnet and Braleys.
  7. 1979 Map of New Bedford North
    1979 Map of New Bedford North
    1979 New Bedford North
    1979 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of New Bedford and Fairhaven is shown here in the late seventies alongside the vast protected wetlands of the interior. Trace family roots and local history through dozens of named landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem, Acushnet Sch, and the New Bedford Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
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